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Recipe Type: Snacks

Zucchini Nut Bread

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Fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of this super-easy quick bread made with fresh zucchini. By: Jodie Shield, RDN Ahhh! Who can resist the sweet aroma of homemade bread? When I’m short on time and need an olfactory fix, I make quick breads – Banana Bread, Pumpkin-Cranberry Bread, and ...

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Gingersnap Cookies

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Enjoy a lighter version of this year’s  Chicago Tribune cookie contest winner! By: Jodie Shield, RDN December ‘tis the cookie baking season. My lightened up Frosted Sugar Cookies are so easy and a winner with my family and friends. But if you’re looking for more holiday baking inspiration, check out ...

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DIY Soft Pretzels

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Whole wheat flour gives these soft pretzels a healthy twist! By Jodie Shield, RD Are you looking for a healthy snack that’s fun to make with your kids? I highly recommend you give my Whole Wheat Soft Pretzel recipe a try. (I’ve added the recipe to my app Time to ...

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Grilled Pizza

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Fire up your grill and enjoy a homemade pizza in minutes! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Who needs a wood-fired oven? If you have an outdoor grill, a homemade pizza with a thin, crispy-crust is only minutes away. The Chicago Tribune ran a grilled pizza recipe with caramelized onions that’s to ...

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Holiday Eggnog Light

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New Year’s Eve recipe countdown! Play it safe and make your own healthy holiday eggnog! By: Jodie Shield, RDN During the holidays eggnog is the rage. The dairy case is filled with cartons of the rich, creamy party beverage – sans the booze – you have to add that yourself! ...

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Caprese Bites

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New Year’s Eve Recipe Countdown!  Get the party started with a healthy no-bake appetizer! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Need a tasty, easy hors d’oeuvre to serve at your New Year’s Eve bash? My go-to recipe is Italian lollipops. It’s the ultimate finger food A.K.A. Caprese Bites and it’s always a ...

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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

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New Year’s Eve Recipe Countdown: Serve this easy, healthy seafood appetizer in a martini glass and celebrate in style! By: Jodie Shield, RDN If you love shrimp, but hate boiling away the flavor, try roasting them in the oven. This is the Barefoot Contessa’s foolproof recipe and my favorite way ...

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Raspberry-Acai Mimosas

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Toast 2015 with a light, refreshing mimosa! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Cheers to your health! Thanks WCIU for having me share some of my favorite lighted up holiday cocktails on the You and Me in the Morning Show. Everyone on the set enjoyed sipping Red Orange Cosmos, Blue Moon Mocktails, ...

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Tennis Ball-Tini

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Be a winner and toast National Tennis Day with this refreshing cocktail! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Who knew? February 23rd is National Tennis Day, which just so happens to be my birthday. Must be destiny, as I love to play tennis. In honor of this all-around special day, I’m celebrating ...

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Not Sure What To Do With Leftover Easter Eggs?

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Four easy and healthy recipes featuring hard-cooked eggs. By: Jodie Shield, RDN The Easter Bunny has come and gone, but those pretty, hard-cooked eggs keep going on and on. If you’re running out of ways to peel and eat them, I’ve got some tasty tips to energize your appetite. Here ...

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